Russia removes bones of 18th-century commander revered by Putin from occupied Ukrainian city
(Ukraine; Russia)Anna Chernova, Rob Picheta (2022). Russia removes bones of 18th-century commander revered by Putin from occupied Ukrainian city. CNN. 28 October.
Chinese vase valued below $2,000 sells for nearly $9 million after bidding frenzy
(France; China)Jack Guy (2022). Chinese vase valued below $2,000 sells for nearly $9 million after bidding frenzy. CNN. 4 October.
Thieves attempt to steal $1.4M Monet painting in botched museum raid
(Netherlands)Megan C. Hills (2021). Thieves attempt to steal $1.4M Monet painting in botched museum raid. CNN. 18 August.
Dozens of Nazi-looted artworks are exhibiting in New York
(United States of America)Oscar Holland (2021). Dozens of Nazi-looted artworks are exhibiting in New York. CNN. 17 August.
The mysterious silver monolith in the Utah desert has disappeared
(United States of America)Alanne Orjoux, Melissa Alonso (2020). The mysterious silver monolith in the Utah desert has disappeared. CNN. 29 November.
Ancient looted artworks returned to Italy by Christie's auction house
(Italy; United States of America)Lianne Kolirin (2019). Ancient looted artworks returned to Italy by Christie's auction house. CNN. 13 February.
Returning looted artifacts will finally restore heritage to the brilliant cultures that made them
(General)Mark Horton (2019). Returning looted artifacts will finally restore heritage to the brilliant cultures that made them. CNN. 22 January.
British Museum to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria
(Nigeria; United Kingdom)Kieron Monks (2018). British Museum to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria. CNN. 14 December.
FBI recovers stolen Marc Chagall painting 30 years after heist
(United States of America; Bulgaria)Oscar Holland (2018). FBI recovers stolen Marc Chagall painting 30 years after heist. CNN. 13 April.
Dubai Frame: Emirate's controversial mega structure opens
(United Arab Emirates)Eoghan Macguire, Alma Al Turkmani (2018). Dubai Frame: Emirate's controversial mega structure opens. CNN. 16 January.
PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.
(Philippines; United States of America)Elmor P. Santos (2017). PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.. CNN. 26 July.
Luxury lost and found: The international service aiding the war on watch theft
(United Kingdom)Ken Kessler (2017). Luxury lost and found: The international service aiding the war on watch theft. CNN. 21 July.
Will a $10 million reward solve the world's biggest art heist?
(United States of America)Noah Charney (2017). Will a $10 million reward solve the world's biggest art heist?. CNN. 7 June.
Picasso painting stolen by Nazis sells for $45 million
(United States of America)Allyssia Alleyne (2017). Picasso painting stolen by Nazis sells for $45 million. CNN. 16 May.
Lawsuits, forgeries and family feuds: The afterlives of famous artists
(General)Sara Hamdan (2017). Lawsuits, forgeries and family feuds: The afterlives of famous artists. CNN. 31 March.
Stolen Dachau concentration camp gate may have been found in Norway
(Germany)Karla Pequenino (2016). Stolen Dachau concentration camp gate may have been found in Norway. CNN. 2 December.
Lost and found: 5 pieces of Dutch Golden Age art have been recovered after a 10 year hunt
(Ukraine; Netherlands; Russia)Susannah Polk (2016). Lost and found: 5 pieces of Dutch Golden Age art have been recovered after a 10 year hunt. CNN. 5 October.
Civil War battlefield looted, described as 'crime scene'
(United States of America)Andreas Preuss (2016). Civil War battlefield looted, described as 'crime scene'. CNN. 28 May.
Smithsonian returns Maori remains to New Zealand
(New Zealand; United States of America)Madison Park (2016). Smithsonian returns Maori remains to New Zealand. CNN. 28 May.
Bringing life to Peru's ancient mummies
(Peru)Helena Cavendish de Moura (2015). Bringing life to Peru's ancient mummies. CNN. 17 July.
Missing Cuban artworks valued at close to $1.5 million
(Cuba; United States of America)Patrick Oppmann (2014). Missing Cuban artworks valued at close to $1.5 million. CNN. 12 March.
Looting of Libyan treasure highlights illicit antiquities trade
(Libya)Laura Allsop (2011). Looting of Libyan treasure highlights illicit antiquities trade. CNN. 11 November.